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Helston railway latest news. Tuesday 7th june 2016 by barbara barnes. Helston railway have reluctantly decided that due to the current government advice on covid 19 and our responsibilities to our visitors and especially our volunteers we will not be able to open on the 26th march as planned. Helston railway helston united kingdom. The inspector granted the appeal on 02 june 2016 for planning permission for an extension of the track new platform and sidings car park and access road.
As we are sure our supporters will know we have a duty of care to our volunteers many of whom are past retirement age and also to our customers who come to visit us. Due to covid 19 the 2020 season will commence later this year on a date yet to be decided. The helston railway has finally been granted the planning application that was first applied for in 2013. The wensleydale railway has announced that a class 60 diesel locomotive has arrived at leeming bar yesterday.
A train stuck in the mud has been causing delays on country roads near to helston this afternoon. Helston railway appears to be taking delivery of the train but the transporter being used to move. 60086 has arrived at leeming bar ahead of restoration and return to running condition. Helston railway wins planning appeal.
The timetable below is suspended. The class 60 no. Winner of the heritage railway of the year award the hra website award. We now have a 1000 members.
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